Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Use free down loadable templates to print your own gift tags. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. This You Tube video shows you how. Ask for gift boxes. Make gift tags.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Search the attic, the backs of the closets, the garage and see what inspiration presents. Dad’s old cowboy hat and a rope from the garage can be the start of a cowboy get up. Free Kids Crafts has some ideas.

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Halloween Green Reuse Garage 138

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Take the time to learn any requisite skills, either by reading, learning online or perhaps attending some of the home improvement big box store presentations and skill shops. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Understand what parts of the job may require code inspections and what the codes mean. Make it yourself items.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Yard sales. I happen to LOVE yard sales. I love going to them and I love having yard sales. If I have a free Saturday morning from April thru September--unfortunately it''s rare--I try to hit a community yard sale. Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. Advertise Online. Hasta la vista!

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153